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Photos: HMC 100-Yard Dash, Boston Marathon weekend

by | Apr 19, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features

The Hopkinton Marathon Committee and the Parks & Recreation Department hosted weekend festivities at the Town Common in the lead-up to Monday’s Boston Marathon, with one of the highlights being the third annual 100-Yard Dash on Main Street.

Boston Marathon weekend at Town Common

The Team Hoyt statue in front of the former Center School is adorned with flowers. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hopkinton Marathon Committee 100-Yard Dash

Runners get ready for their race. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hopkinton Marathon Committee 100-Yard Dash

Runners race through the course. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hopkinton Marathon Committee 100-Yard Dash

Runners race through the course. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hopkinton Marathon Committee 100-Yard Dash

Runners race through the course. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hopkinton Marathon Committee 100-Yard Dash

State Rep. James Arena-DeRosa hands out finisher medals. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Boston Marathon weekend at Town Common

People check out the happenings at the Town Common. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Boston Marathon weekend at Town Common

A youngster checks out a fire truck. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Boston Marathon weekend at Town Common

Parks & Rec Director John Lewitus and Hopkinton Marathon Committee chair Dorothy Ferriter-Wallace pose for a picture. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hopkinton Marathon Committee 100-Yard Dash

Runners race through the course. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hopkinton Marathon Committee 100-Yard Dash

Runners race through the course. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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